Welcome to the Hotel Presidente
A spa, Costa Rican-meets-Italian bistro and a casino set a relaxing, vacation-worthy tone at Hotel Presidente in San Jose.

Hotel Features
The 91 non-smoking rooms at the modern, eight-story hotel are loaded with comfy touches, including flat-panel TVs with cable, free high-speed internet access and hairdryers. Desks are a practical touch, and turndown service and minibars ensure guests feel pampered. Order room service from the on-site restaurant, or enjoy buffet breakfast and Costa Rican and Italian cuisine in the dining room. Afterward, burn off extra calories in the gym. Concierge, car rental and tour desks help guests plan their time while in town. Book a treatment in the spa, where massage and beauty treatments incorporate organic, plant-based ingredients. As the sun sets, try your luck in the hotel casino or head to the lounge for cocktails. Additional amenities include a business center, banquet facilities and dry cleaning service. A shuttle service is offered and parking is complimentary.

Hotel Location
Hotel Presidente is centrally located in San Jose. Get a culture fix at the National Museum, about a half-mile away. The Gold and Jade Museums are also within a half-mile. Walk five minutes to reach the National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. It's four miles to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The room was smaller than expected. I thought it was supposed to be a suite

Laura from Spring, TXAugust 21, 2014Family Traveling with Young Children

9.0

Staff was excellent. Breakfast which came with the room was excellent. Bartender who was working the lounge on Sunday afternoon did not say hello or greet us at all. That was the only negative at this Hotel.

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Great location, great views. Was upgraded to suites on both my rooms. Will definitely refer friends and will stay again.

Thomas from San Francisco, CAJuly 23, 2014Solo Traveler

8.0

Helpful staff. They gave me a room upgrade, booked tours for me, and answered many questions. Location on the Avenida Central is also ideal for San Jose - imo.

Some areas on the ground floor were under construction. There are far too many (American) fast food restaurants on th Avenida Central, especially McDonalds, although there is a decent restaurant just across the Avenidas.

Overall, I consider it a good value for the price.

Verified Hotel Guest from West Salem, WIJuly 9, 2014Couple

10.0

The room we were in had a great view of San Jose. The food at the hotel restaurant was delicious. The location was ideal as far as being the city with easy access to shops and attractions.

The first room we had smelled of cigarette smoke. When we mentioned it to the front desk, they quickly apologized and moved us to another room.

Reinerio from Safety Harbor, FLMay 29, 2014Solo Traveler

7.0

The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was included and good.

The location in a smelly dirty and apparently dangerous downtown area was terrible.

Verified Hotel Guest from Dayton, TXApril 13, 2014Solo Traveler

10.0

The location and the closeness to everything and everywhere

Everything was great

The staff there was great and very helpful

Clarence from Burton, WAFebruary 22, 2014Solo Traveler

2.0

The hotel and staff were great.

Priceline sold me a room that wasn't available (all rooms were booked and Priceline failed to confirm this before charging my card). I spent nearly two hours on the phone trying to correct the situation.

The hotel is located across the street from the beach. It is a less expensive option than other hotels in the Isla Verde area.

Monica from Mukilteo, WANovember 11, 2013Group Traveler

9.0

Very nice hotel and very clean. Breakfast was good. Location was great!

Our room was overlooking the main strip and we could hear everything from the street.

Breakfast buffet was good. The rooms were quiet and the beds were OK. Shower was great.

No view, windows were opaque. Guest were not allowed into your room with you, without authorization. No pool

Great place, if you need to be downtown. Close to what you need.

Arthur from Inver Grove Heights, MNJune 27, 2013Solo Traveler

10.0

The outside appearance doesn't match what's offer inside. Beautiful hotel inside and the staff is very friendly. I love this about the staff. There was a free breakfast buffet that came with my room and omelet and pancake was great!

I didn't like you could not bring guest back to your room. But I understood the reason behind it because it's a family friendly hotel and some of the guest may not appear to be for a family environment type of people.

Love this hotel and when I return to San Jose, Costa Rica I will surely stay there. It in center of everything including only two block from the famous Hotel Del Ray.

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